Nong's Khao Man Gai, one of Portland's best-known food carts, opened its first sit-down restaurant in Southeast Portland today.

Owner Nong Poonsukwattana opened her first cart on S.W. 10th Avenue and Alder Street in 2009. From there, she opened a second cart on the Portland State campus, a take-out spot on Southeast Ankeny Street and a sauce-bottling operation.

Now, the take-out window has evolved into a 38-seat restaurant.

Her sit-down eatery features a similar menu to the PSU cart, includingkhao man gai, her signature chicken and rice dish, as well as Coca Cola-marinated pork.

Beer (local and Thai brews) and cocktails are also in the works for the location, as well as soft serve ice cream.

Nong's sit-down eatery is located at 609 S.E. Ankeny St., Suite C, and is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Late night hours are in the works.